On Sunday (26 June) Women’s Running magazine, Solgar Vitamins and its Women’s Running 10K race will be arriving in Exeter for the first time, promising a fun, friendly and supportive atmosphere at the picturesque Riverside Valley Park.
The race is expected to be filled with women of all ages and abilities taking to the start line.
Previous events around the country have seen an increasing amount of women taking part, showing that year on year, more and more women are hitting the pavements to run together.
Riverside Park is a beautiful location to run through - it...
This Saturday 30th January is the last of this seasons Sportshall sessions, hosted by the award winning South West Athletics Academy at the Riverside Leisure Centre.
Held between 10-11:30am this popular event is open to children between the ages of 4 and 14. Sportshall is a fantastic way for children to experience lots of different athletics activities under one roof.
With a variety of specialised equipment available, Sportshall is fun, exciting and successfully introduces children to a variety of athletic disciplines.
Light up glitter shot puts, turbo javelins, and...
Testing the Water, a fun family day about the future of Riverside and Ludwell Valley parks takes place on Sunday (27 September) just south of Exeter quayside. The event, which runs from 10am to 4pm will be opened by the Deputy Lord Mayor, Cllr Lesley Robson and takes place in and around a marquee pitched by the Trew’s weir suspension bridge, just south of the red and white buoy on Exeter quay.
Testing the Water promises to be fun, informative and also capture people’s views and ideas for the future of these popular green spaces. There is a range of activities suitable for all...
The man described as ‘the hardest working man in comedy’ is to appear in Exeter.
Jimmy Carr brings his new show ‘Funny Business’ to the Riverside Leisure Centre on Saturday 22 August.
His long tours are legendary and each new tour is greeted with critical acclaim as he appears live throughout the UK. This Riverside show is being promoted by the team at Exeter Corn Exchange because they couldn’t fit Jimmy’s audience into their own venue. His last Exeter appearance was at the Corn Exchange but it meant that he had to perform twice on the same night to give his legions of fans...
Exeter Sports Academy to host day of indoor Parkour/Freerunning taster sessions on Sunday 27 April 11am - 4pm.
No doubt you've seen it on TV, in your favourite action movie or computer game. Freerunning is the thrilling contemporary urban sport which involves leaping effortlessly between walls, vaulting over railings and navigating the urban landscape in a way you may never have considered possible!
Contrary to how it appears, with a bit of expert guidance in a friendly and supportive environment, picking up the basic movements is easy, even if you have an no prior...
Two hours of fitness and fun with fully qualified coaches using equipment that is bright, cheery and specially adapted for children aged 4-11.
Glitter shot puts, turbo javelins, speed bouncing and racing hurdles are all on offer and children can work towards nationally accredited Sportshall badges and certificates.
More information at www.sw-athletics-academy.co.uk
Bookings at www.sw-athletics-academy.co.uk/upcoming-events
Two hours of pre Christmas fun is on the cards for children at the Riverside Leisure Centre this Saturday 7th December between 2 and 4pm. Award winning Exeter based South West Athletics Academy run monthly Sportshall sessions at the Riverside which are hugely popular with children between the ages of 4 and 14.
Sessions are lead by qualified coaches and are designed to be fun and inclusive, with eye catching, specialised equipment. During each event children try to better their own personal records in as many of the activities as they like and then compete in teams during mini...
Saturday 2nd November 2-4 pm Sportshall Athletics for anyone aged 4-8 or 9-14. Have a go at running, jumping and throwing events 2-4pm at Riverside Leisure Centre, Exeter More Sportshall events will take place every month from now until May 2014 - see our website for further details. No experience is needed. Come and have a go at a range of events. Lots of fun to be had! Challenges include sprints, hurdles, distance, relays,high jump, long jump, triple jump, speed bounce, balance, shot, chest pass and turbo javelin. The event costs is £7 for the 2 hour session if you sign up in advance on...
Arsenal Soccer Schools will be running a Christmas Soccer School at the Riverside Leisure Centre in Exeter during the Christmas school holidays which will include a free swim.
All children will enjoy festive football games to improve their skills, receive an Arsenal Soccer Schools gift and a Christmas treat from the Arsenal Soccer Schools team.
The soccer schools takes place on Monday 31st December, 10am-3pm for 7-14 year olds of all abilities and 1.30pm-3pm for 3-6 year olds of all abilities.
